ABA assessment support by a technician: Medicaid rates by state
26 states publish a Medicaid rate for aba assessment support by a technician, compared at the technician level. Per hour, rates range from — in Illinois to $261.88 in New Mexico.
- States
- 26
- Median per hour
- $76.68
- Highest
- $261.88New Mexico
- Lowest
- —Illinois
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New MexicoPhysician or licensed psychologist (incl. BCBA-D) | $65.47 | 15 min | $261.88 | 2025-01-01 | Official source |
| 2 | North CarolinaBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $61.73 | 15 min | $246.92 | 2025-10-01 | Official source |
| 3 | IowaBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $35.73 | 15 min | $142.92 | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 4 | MississippiBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $35.26 | 15 min | $141.04 | 2025-07-01 | Official source |
| 5 | KansasBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $31.25 | 15 min | $125.00 | 2019-04-01 | Official source |
| 6 | GeorgiaBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $30.91 | 15 min | $123.64 | 2025-07-01 | Official source |
| 7 | NebraskaBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $25.88 | 15 min | $103.52 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 8 | WisconsinBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $22.93 | 15 min | $91.72 | 2023-02-01 | Official source |
| 9 | ArizonaBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $21.49 | 15 min | $85.96 | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 10 | South CarolinaBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $20.50 | 15 min | $82.00 | 2026-08-13 | Official source |
| 11 | OregonBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $19.81 | 15 min | $79.24 | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 12 | New YorkBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $19.26 | 15 min | $77.04 | 2022-04-01 | Official source |
| 13 | MarylandBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $19.17 | 15 min | $76.68 | 2024-07-01 | Official source |
| 14 | IndianaBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $16.04 | 15 min | $64.16 | 2026-04-01 | Official source |
| 15 | PennsylvaniaBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $15.76 | 15 min | $63.04 | 2021-09-30 | Official source |
| 16 | NevadaBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $15.60 | 15 min | $62.40 | 2023-07-01 | Official source |
| 17 | MissouriBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $15.00 | 15 min | $60.00 | 2022-07-01 | Official source |
| 18 | VirginiaBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $15.00 | 15 min | $60.00 | 2021-12-01 | Official source |
| 19 | AlabamaBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $12.50 | 15 min | $50.00 | 2026-02-05 | Official source |
| 20 | FloridaBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $12.19 | 15 min | $48.76 | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 21 | KentuckyBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $12.18 | 15 min | $48.72 | 2026-04-01 | Official source |
| 22 | MontanaBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $11.36 | 15 min | $45.44 | 2025-07-01 | Official source |
| 23 | New JerseyBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $11.20 | 15 min | $44.80 | 2025-01-01 | Official source |
| 24 | LouisianaBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $10.00 | 15 min | $40.00 | 2019-03-20 | Official source |
| 25 | West VirginiaBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $9.90 | 15 min | $39.60 | 2021-04-01 | Official source |
| 26 | IllinoisBehavior technician (RBT / BT) | $13.00 | 1/4 hr | — | 2022-01-15 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for aba assessment support by a technician?
New Mexico: $65.47 per 15 min ($261.88 per hour).
What is the average Medicaid rate for aba assessment support by a technician?
Across 26 states the median is $76.68 per hour, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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